 Innovation is key to our future. It's about taking risks and not being afraid of trying something new. In the spirit of driving innovation at a global scale, ITU, with the support of the UAE Telecommunications Regulatory Authority, is establishing iCode, the International Centre of Digital Innovation to develop community-driven digital-based solutions to real-life challenges. There is a growing digital innovation divide. Through iCode, we want to provide a safe space for members and stakeholders to develop innovative strategies that accelerate digital transformation and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. We need to establish a culture of digital innovation and we need this culture to be integrated with the national development agendas and activities. From our experience, digital innovation must be a top priority for every nation. But in order to achieve transformation, you need fresh ideas and you need to think outside the box. You also need to reach out to other stakeholders with unbiased approaches and an entrepreneurial mindset. You need to reach out to the younger generations. Youth is a priority for the ITU. This is why, under the umbrella of our Generation Connect initiative, we created the iCode Youth Challenge to give a voice to the young and invite them to help us innovate. The iCode Youth Challenge seeks to accelerate youth engagement, empowerment and participation and to ultimately reduce the youth digital divide. This Youth Challenge has been an amazing experience. Over the course of a week, a selected group of young leaders from all over the world took part in a challenge to develop innovative approaches to communicate in width and for youth. We are so grateful to the ITU, the TRA and to iCode for giving us a voice and for inviting us to be part of this really exciting journey of innovation. Innovation comes in cycles and innovation never stops. Things are happening at ITU and today we invite you to get connected, try new ideas, do things differently and to join iCode.